Does this mean that the much-maligned insect, which potentially transmits viral diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya to humans, still spares Montroy, Varins or Yves? “Probably not,” replies Marc Magne, mayor of Neuilly-sur-Mer and community health advisor.
But the black-and-white-striped mosquito may not have been reported at the town hall, or the departmental council’s mosquito control agents may not have been sufficient enough to visit the grounds to assess the situation, take photos… Knowing that the annual so-called “comfort” expeditions, especially Conducted in marsh areas that attract mosquitoes, they use insecticides or trapping equipment only when the presence of a viral disease is noted after a bite.
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So the elected official invites the population to report to the town hall – “from now on there is a representative of the tiger mosquito in every town hall” – and to apply the necessary preventive measures (remove any stagnant rain or standing water) in the gardens. and on balconies which are convenient places to lay eggs), especially from May to November.
Given the serious complications that mosquito-borne viruses can cause, “it’s a public health question”. Even if the population doesn’t really measure it. Mark Magne thus recalls a public information meeting in his town not long ago, which did not draw a crowd…
